At a glance
Reported students
350
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
31.28
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Louisiana middle enrollment
41st percentile
Compared with 209 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
391
Martin Luther King Junior High School: 350 reported students.
State peer staffing position
26th percentile
11.2:1 reported; state peer median 13.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 317
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.6:1
What the reported data says about Martin Luther King Junior High School
Martin Luther King Junior High School is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Monroe. It is one of 19 current school records connected to City of Monroe School District. NCES reports 350 students for 2024–25.
Among 209 middle schools in Louisiana with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 405 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 41st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.2:1, below the Louisiana median of 13.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (97.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.7%). English learners represent 0.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 22.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Martin Luther King Junior High School
- 1How do the reported 11.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 31.28 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 22.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 92%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.33
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.33
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.6%
- Hispanic1.7%
- Black97.4%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in City of Monroe School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Carroll Junior High School
Middle · Grades 07–08
348 reported students
Neville Junior High School
Middle · Grades 07–08
474 reported students
Minnie Ruffin Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
354 reported students
Berg Jones Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
328 reported students
Roy Neal Shelling Sr. Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
391 reported students
Carver Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
395 reported students
Public schools near Martin Luther King Junior High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll Junior High School Middle · City of Monroe School District | 07–08 | 348 | 1.8 mi |
| Ouachita Junior High School Middle · Ouachita Parish | 06–08 | 312 | 3 mi |
| Neville Junior High School Middle · City of Monroe School District | 07–08 | 474 | 3 mi |
| Richwood Junior High School Middle · Ouachita Parish | 06–08 | 347 | 3.7 mi |
| Riser Middle School Middle · Ouachita Parish | 06–08 | 410 | 5.2 mi |
| Good Hope Middle School Middle · Ouachita Parish | 06–08 | 601 | 6.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Martin Luther King Junior High School
What grades does Martin Luther King Junior High School serve?
Martin Luther King Junior High School reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in City of Monroe School District.
How many students attend Martin Luther King Junior High School?
Martin Luther King Junior High School reported 350 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 41st percentile among 209 Louisiana middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 317 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Martin Luther King Junior High School?
The calculated ratio is 11.2:1, based on 350 students and 31.28 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Louisiana median for the same school level is 13.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Martin Luther King Junior High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Martin Luther King Junior High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on City of Monroe School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Martin Luther King Junior High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
92% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Martin Luther King Junior High School in?
Martin Luther King Junior High School is part of City of Monroe School District, based in Monroe, LA, which operates 19 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Martin Luther King Junior High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Carroll Junior High School (1.8 mi), Ouachita Junior High School (3 mi), Neville Junior High School (3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.